Museum Program Manager (Working title: Chief Curator)

The Museum of Florida History, Florida’s official state history museum, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking museum professional to fill the position of Museum Program Manager – SES (Working title, Chief Curator). The Chief Curator occupies an important position that oversees all aspects of the Research and Collections section and is part of the Museum leadership team. The Chief Curator reports to the director of the Museum and supervises three senior curators and one registrar.

Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret human culture in Florida, and to promote and encourage knowledge and appreciation of Florida’s history throughout the state. The Museum’s permanent collections, numbering more than 47,000 objects, date mainly from the mid-19th century to the present and reflect Florida’s many cultural and ethnic groups, geographical areas, and varied activities and occupations. The Museum of Florida History is in the Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State.

How to Apply:

To read the full job description and to apply, please go to
DOS – MUSEUM PROGRAM MANAGER-SES – 45000492 (myflorida.com)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and development of museum collections and research activities to support the Museum’s mission and to reflect Florida’s diverse history and culture. Works with Museum director and other section heads to achieve conceptual planning, development, and evaluation of all Museum activities, exhibitions, publications, and programs and to maintain operations of the state history museum to the highest professional standards established by the American Alliance of Museums.

• Supervises the production of historical information for exhibitions, program, publications, research requests, and collections documentation. Determines standards and monitors quality control of all historical information. Coordinates and administers the review and editing of all written material generated from the Museum, including exhibition and publication text, newsletters, brochures, rack cards, flyers, and other materials distributed to the public.

• Administers historical research activities and policy-making relating to the care, management, and use of the Museum’s collections. Directs the short-term and long-term planning of the museum collections. Oversees the Museum’s Collections Committee.

• Administers the Research and Collections section, including staff supervision, development, and performance evaluation, budget preparation, fiscal and property control, establishing completion deadlines, and ensuring that projects are carried out according to established criteria. Coordinates section activities with other section heads and the museum director.

• Provides advice and consultation to individuals, museums, and historical agencies throughout the state.

• Carries out special projects as assigned by the Museum director and performs other work-related duties as required.

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in history, museum studies, public history, anthropology, humanities, or related field
• Five years of full-time experience in a curatorial, collections, or managerial role in a museum
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with curating museum exhibits
• Resume and cover letter detailing your five (5) years minimum experience in museum work, which includes a description of work performed

Preferences:

• One year of supervisory experience
• Experience working in a museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums
• Strong writing, collaboration, and public speaking and engagement skills.
• Experience with museum master planning and evaluation
• Experience with contracts / procurement of consultants
• Experience working with timelines and budgets
• Experience working in a museum dedicated to United States history or Florida history